A new opinion poll has revealed a tightly contested race ahead of the upcoming parliamentary re-run elections in the Kpandai Constituency on December 30, with Matthew Nyindam holding a marginal lead over his closest contender, Daniel Nsala Wakpal.
According to the poll conducted by Global Info Analytics, Matthew Nyindam commands 50 percent of voter support, narrowly ahead of Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who polled 46 percent. The findings suggest an intense contest likely to be decided by turnout and last-minute voter mobilisation.
The survey further indicates that 3 percent of respondents remain undecided, while 1 percent expressed a preference for another candidate – perhaps the independent candidate. Analysts note that although the undecided vote is small, it could prove decisive in a race separated by just four percentage points.
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With the re-run approaching, attention is expected to shift to voter engagement, electoral logistics, and the ability of candidates to consolidate support across polling stations. The Electoral Commission has assured stakeholders of its readiness to conduct a credible and transparent process.
Beyond the rerun, as reported by citinewsroom, the poll also captured voter perceptions of the country’s direction. Overall, 66% of voters in the Kpandai constituency believe Ghana is headed in the right direction, compared with 26% who said the country is moving in the wrong direction.
Eight percent indicated they had no opinion.
Among NPP supporters, 37% said Ghana is headed in the right direction, while 47% believed it is moving in the wrong direction and 16% had no opinion.
In contrast, an overwhelming 97% of NDC supporters said the country is headed in the right direction, with three percent saying the wrong direction and one percent expressing no opinion. Floating voters were also largely optimistic, with 65% saying Ghana is headed in the right direction.